It’s happened to all of us: you watch something on TV, you think it looks fabulous, and you start plotting your visit. And nowhere looks more photogenic, has been featured in so many hit TV shows, or has so many sides to it than the one and only New York. If you want to get [...]
I think the title speaks for itself, so here it is, our rundown of the top five cities in the world to be gay…which ones would you add to the list?! San Francisco Historically, it’s always been a thriving hub of gay culture – and it still is. From the rainbow flags hanging from many [...]
You can keep your taxis and trains – these feet were made for walking, and that’s just what they’ll do. Here at dealchecker, we believe that to see a new city by foot is to see its soul – or something profound to that effect. But what makes a foot-friendly city? We think it requires [...]
The traditional island getaway is somewhere remote. Somewhere with beach huts, only the sound of the waves lapping the sandy shore and just the stars for company. Yawn. Borrring. We’ve got the island getaways for those who don’t want to getaway. Bright busy islands where you can dance ’til dawn, climb celebrated Cathedrals and flit [...]
The Shard has been a landmark on the London horizon for a while now, but the buzz is well and truly back as The View (that’s the viewing floors at the Shard to you and me) has opened at long last! In honour of this exciting occasion, we’re bringing you our top five views – [...]
It’s easy to forget that somewhere, the sun is shining, so here’s a quick roundup of the world’s weather – you might also get some ideas for great holiday destinations right now too! London, UK Today’s temperature: 8°C Today’s outlook: sunny showers dealchecker Guide Marbella, Costa del Sol Today’s temperature: 14°C Today’s outlook: [...]
There’s nothing quite like the drama, the tension and the passion of a great sporting rivalry, all you have to do is watch the highlights of the recent Ryder Cup to see what it means to not only the competitors but the fans too. Do you fancy a slice of the action? 2013 will be [...]
Judging by the amount of tea we drink at dealchecker (we order it by the sackload), it’s fair to say that we are partial to a hot beverage, no matter what time of year. But with winter drawing in, we’ve been thinking about branching out at teatime. I’m not saying it’s a good idea to [...]
Here at dealchecker, we consider ourselves to be pacifists at heart. We avoid fisticuffs outside kebab shops at 2am, we probably wouldn’t slap someone unless really provoked and would probably rather watch a film with Matthew McConaughey in it than one about someone getting the bejesus whipped out of them for 122 minutes (yes, Mel [...]
Saving money is always in fashion, as far as we’re concerned. And the whirlwind of a fashion week is no exception – don’t believe us? Well here’s how to check into hippest of hotels and still save a few pounds – to put towards this season’s must have shoes of course.
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September 13, 2012 Comments OffAugust and September have been jam packed with sporting success for the UK. Congratulations to all our Olympians and Paralympians in Team GB and well done to Andy Murray for following his silver and gold medal with a grand slam win in New York this week! After all that activity we thought a few of [...]
From Singapore to Cuba we’re on a mission to see how far you can travel on the contents of one cocktail cabinet. Fasten your seat belts and let’s get the journey under way! Disclaimer: Obviously dealchecker thinks you should enjoy alcohol responsibly. So you should probably not attempt to drink your way around the world [...]
One thing’s for sure – we’re seeing some unbelievable cruise prices and amazing offers at the moment, with extra stays in all manner of exotic locations around the world. But cruises can be so confusing – where to go, what to do when you climb ashore for the day, and which route to choose are [...]
Foodspotting is the internet version of that super-knowledgeable foodie friend – you know the type – who can always be relied upon to suggest the best place in town to get *insert foodstuff here*. It allows users to ‘find and recommend dishes – not just restaurants’ – so rather than being subject to product placement, [...]
Many of us walk past hundreds of buildings a day, yet we don’t always take time to look and marvel at our man made skylines. That ends now. Prepare to be awestruck by our top five skylines: Singapore Singapore Skyline at night – Image by Jo@net One of the most striking skylines in the world, [...]
Way back in November, I challenged myself to get to the bottom of hotel prices, to find out for you, our beloved dealchecker readers, how to get the cheapest hotel prices. And I succeeded! You can thank me now. I looked at mid-range well-located hotels in New York, Dubai and Paris for a week on [...]
For those who lust after star-studded holidays we’ve looked up some of the best celebrity owned hotels around the world. Just a quick disclaimer; don’t go expecting Robert DeNiro himself to be dishing up your breakfast. What you’ll get instead is a unique hotel, with an atmosphere, style and personality all developed by their famous [...]
It’s so easy to find yourself dashing from one thing to the next, never taking time to stop and look after ourselves. Well, make 2012 your year to change that. It can be hard to carve the time out of your schedule at the start, but we promise that once you do, you will wonder [...]
Brunch to a New Yorker is like black clothes and strong coffee to a Parisian; a way of life, and not one they’ll be giving up anytime soon. From piles of light-as-a-feather pancakes dripping with silky cream and blueberries to salty, gooey eggs on hot buttered toast, the art of rising late and dining slow [...]
New York, New York! What is it about this city which means its name must always be repeated? If you’ve got an answer, or other useful travel tips for the city that never sleeps, why not send them to dealchecker? You could win a delicious New York cheesecake for your efforts!
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